The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life since in the Eucharist we receive Christ himself under the form of Bread and Wine.
By virtue of their ordination priests and deacons are ordinary ministers of Holy Communion. For pastoral reasons the Church also commissions lay people to distribute Holy Communion at Mass and during sick visits as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
Parishioners desiring to become Extraordinary Ministers must first complete spiritual, theological and practical preparation so that they can assume this ministry with proper reverence and knowledge.
